Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Tang San (唐三)
Alias(es)	Third Brother; Little San
Species/Race	Human; later claims to have surpassed humanity by becoming a god 295
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy and the Shrek Seven Devils (former); Clear Sky Sect; founder of Tang Sect Academy; organizer of an anti–Spirit Hall alliance 68 265 294
Occupation/Role	Control-type Soul Master; strategist; hidden-weapon expert; leader in the campaign against Spirit Hall 66 73 310
Status	Alive; engaged in a final confrontation with Su Yi 326
First Appearance	Chapter 64 64

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 29 Control-type Soul Master	66	Uses Blue Silver Grass and possesses two yellow Soul Rings.
Rank 40 / fourth Soul Ring	131 145	Breaks through Rank 40 and absorbs a Ten Thousand Year Cave Demon Spider Soul Ring, an unusually dangerous fourth-ring choice.
Blue Silver Emperor evolution	196	After two years of training with Tang Hao, his Blue Silver Grass evolves into the Blue Silver Emperor; his appearance changes drastically.
Level 59 Soul King	219	Possesses five Soul Rings before detonating them in battle against Su Yi.
Fourth Rakshasa God Assessment completed	210	Receives Soul Ring age increases: his first two rings become Thousand Year rings, while his third through fifth become Ten Thousand Year rings.
God / ten Soul Rings	294 295	Reveals ten Soul Rings—including a gold Million-Year ring—and declares that he has become a god.
Level 99 Absolute Douluo	310	Declares himself a Level 99 Absolute Douluo while commanding the alliance against Spirit Hall.

Background / History

Tang San travels with Xiao Wu to enroll at Shrek Academy. From their first encounter, he senses that Su Yi is extremely dangerous, keeps Xiao Wu behind him, and remains prepared to strike if necessary 65. At Shrek, he demonstrates an aptitude for battlefield coordination, assigning roles to Su Yi, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing during their test against Zhao Wuji 73.

He is Yu Xiaogang's disciple and the son of Tang Hao, the Clear Sky Douluo. Tang San's lineage, Twin Martial Souls, Ten Thousand Year fourth Soul Ring, and Soul Bone make him a target for Spirit Hall 145. Su Yi also deduces that Tang San is likely a reincarnated Tang Sect disciple because of his hidden-weapon techniques, poison knowledge, and Zhuge Repeating Crossbows 96.

After the conflict in Spirit City, Tang Hao removes Tang San from Yu Xiaogang's tutelage and personally trains him. Tang San absorbs a Head Soul Bone, trains for two years, and evolves Blue Silver Grass into the Blue Silver Emperor 151 156 196. His hatred of Su Yi and Spirit Hall intensifies after Tang Hao loses an arm, Xiao Wu leaves, and Shrek suffers severe losses 150 151.

Tang San later saves Yu Xiaogang in the City of Slaughter but arrives too late to prevent his teacher's humiliation and death. Yu Xiaogang dies in Tang San's arms, leaving Tang San consumed by guilt and vengeance 196. After Xiao Wu is killed during Spirit Hall's expedition into the Star Dou Great Forest, Tang San escapes through the Rakshasa God's intervention and begins pursuing the Rakshasa God Assessments 221 245.

Appearance

Following the evolution of his Blue Silver Grass into the Blue Silver Emperor, Tang San undergoes a dramatic physical change that initially makes Xue Qinghe struggle to recognize him. He is described as exceptionally handsome, though his attempts to recreate his former smile become stiff and unnatural after his experiences in the City of Slaughter 196 213 214.

• His appearance changes substantially after his Blue Silver Emperor evolution 196 213.
• The Eight Spider Lances can emerge from his back in combat 323.
• During later confrontations, he wields the black-purple Rakshasa Scythe 323.
• His godhood is marked by ten Soul Rings: seven black, two red, and one gold 294 316.

Personality

Tang San is observant, cautious, and highly protective of Xiao Wu. He immediately distrusts Su Yi, identifies him as a serious threat, and positions himself between Su Yi and Xiao Wu during their first meeting 65. He is also a capable planner, naturally taking command when the Shrek students need to coordinate in battle 73.

His losses gradually turn this caution into obsession. After Yu Xiaogang's death, Xiao Wu's death, and the destruction of Shrek, he becomes increasingly driven by hatred for Su Yi and Spirit Hall 196 221 309. He struggles to restrain his killing intent, kills a passerby for praising Su Yi, and later loses control of Divine Slaughter's Domain badly enough to kill a hunter and his son 211 222.

Tang San is also ambitious and calculating. While publicly promising to help Dai Weisi unify the continent, he privately intends for the Clear Sky Sect to rule instead 265. He is willing to sacrifice Clear Sky Sect experts to advance his second divine inheritance 295 300.

Abilities & Skills

Twin Martial Souls

Tang San possesses Blue Silver Grass and the Clear Sky Hammer, making him a Twin Martial Soul wielder 196 213.

• Blue Silver Grass / Blue Silver Emperor — Initially serves as his control-type Martial Soul; evolves into the top-tier Blue Silver Emperor after Tang Hao's training 66 196.
• Clear Sky Hammer — His second Martial Soul and the basis for his use of the Great Sumeru Hammer 196 219.
• Blue Silver Emperor evolution — Alters both his martial-soul quality and physical appearance 196 213.

Hidden Weapons and Poison

Tang San is an expert in hidden weapons and poison, abilities that make Su Yi wary of him even before learning Tang San's origins 65 96.

• Zhuge Repeating Crossbow — Distributes crossbows and other hidden weapons to the Shrek group before a deathmatch 96.
• Returning hidden weapons — His projectiles can redirect toward Su Yi even after being knocked aside 96.
• Poison expertise — Dugu Bo specifically kidnaps Tang San because of his poison skills 108.

Movement Technique

Tang San uses a rapid footwork technique that Su Yi identifies as a pure movement art rather than a Soul Skill 67.

• Allows him to evade Dai Mubai by bending backward into an iron bridge and circling him at high speed 67.
• Contributes to his evasive and control-oriented fighting style 67.

Ring Detonation and Great Sumeru Hammer

Tang San can detonate his Soul Rings to temporarily force his power far beyond his normal limits 219.

• Detonates all five of his Soul Rings while fighting Su Yi 219.
• His Soul Power rises from Level 59 Soul King to beyond a Soul Douluo after the final detonation 219.
• The technique leaves him severely damaged and risks reducing him to a cripple if he survives 219.
• Uses the Great Sumeru Hammer in conjunction with Ring Detonation 219.

Divine Slaughter's Domain

Tang San wields Divine Slaughter's Domain after his experiences and Rakshasa-related progression 211 212.

• Immobilizes guards and terrifies civilians in Heaven Dou Imperial City 211 212.
• Its uncontrolled activation kills a hunter and the hunter's son while Tang San is mentally unstable 222.
• Enhances the fear and killing intent surrounding him during confrontations 211 212.

Rakshasa and Divine Power

Tang San receives the Rakshasa God's inheritance after escaping Spirit Hall's encirclement 245.

• Completes at least four Rakshasa God Assessments 210.
• Passes the first assessment through the events surrounding Yu Xiaogang's death 196.
• Uses the Rakshasa Scythe and releases black demonic energy in battle 323 326.
• Claims to possess two divine positions by the march on Spirit City 314.
• Uses the Blue Silver Emperor to inherit the God of Darkness's godhood 295.

Divine Sense and Spatial Travel

As his divine power develops, Tang San gains advanced perception and mobility 314 315.

• Tears through space to travel from the Star Luo Empire to the Heaven Dou Empire in half a day 314.
• Spreads Divine Sense across the entirety of Spirit Imperial City to locate Xue Qinghe 315.
• Retains sensory awareness within Su Yi's dark barrier, though the barrier restricts his Divine Sense 326.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Zhuge Repeating Crossbows — Hidden-weapon crossbows prepared for the Shrek group 96.
• Hidden weapons and poison — Tang Sect-derived combat tools and techniques 96.
• Head Soul Bone — Given by Tang Hao; greatly strengthens Tang San's spiritual power and allows him to sense his surroundings within roughly one hundred meters 156.
• Eight Spider Lances — External Soul Bone that manifests from his back 131 323.
• Rakshasa Scythe — Black-purple divine weapon used after inheriting Rakshasa Godhood 323.
• Golden token from Xue Qinghe — Used to establish his connection to the Great Emperor when confronted by guards 212.

Relationships

• Xiao Wu — His closest companion from Nuoding Academy and Shrek; Tang San consistently protects her, and her death becomes one of the central causes of his grief and vengeance 65 218 221.
• Tang Hao — Father and personal mentor after the Spirit City conflict; their relationship deepens through Tang Hao's injuries, Tang San's training, and their shared hatred of Spirit Hall 151 155 321.
• Ah Yin — His mother, the Blue Silver Emperor; Tang San reunites with her in Sunset Forest and vows to avenge his family 321.
• Yu Xiaogang — Teacher and father figure; Tang San tries to save him in the City of Slaughter but is devastated when Yu Xiaogang dies in his arms 196.
• Su Yi — Former Shrek associate revealed to be Spirit Hall's Holy Son; Tang San considers him his most hated enemy and repeatedly vows revenge against him 146 309.
• Dai Weisi — Political ally against Spirit Hall; both men conceal ambitions behind their agreement to support Star Luo's unification 257 265.
• Xue Qinghe / Qian Renxue — Tang San considers Xue Qinghe a friend, unaware for much of their association that he is Qian Renxue in disguise; her betrayal devastates his alliance at Spirit City 275 323 324.
• Tang Xiao — His uncle and Clear Sky Sect Master; Tang San respects Tang Xiao's concern for Tang Hao and excludes him from the divine pressure used against the sect elders 294.
• Tang Yuehua — His aunt and the founder of Moon Pavilion; Tang San seeks her after learning Su Yi has taken her away 213 214.
• Rakshasa God — His divine patron; she rescues him from Di Tian and imposes increasingly brutal requirements for his ascension 245 278.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek Academy and Su Yi

Tang San enters Shrek Academy with Xiao Wu, joins the other future Shrek Seven Devils, and initially accepts Su Yi as an ally. Su Yi's later reveal as Spirit Hall's Holy Son turns that friendship into permanent enmity 68 146.

Tournament Aftermath and Tang Hao's Training

Following the disaster in Spirit City, Tang San escapes with Tang Hao, learns the extent of his father's injuries, and begins two years of special training. His Blue Silver Grass evolves into the Blue Silver Emperor during this period 149 151 156 196.

City of Slaughter and Rakshasa Inheritance

Tang San enters the City of Slaughter, reunites with Yu Xiaogang too late to save him, and becomes increasingly consumed by guilt and hatred. After Xiao Wu's death, the Rakshasa God saves Tang San and grants him a path toward godhood 196 221 245.

Alliance Against Spirit Hall

Tang San forms agreements with Dai Weisi, the Star Luo Empire, the Heaven Dou Empire, and the Clear Sky Sect to destroy Spirit Hall. He presents himself as a grieving ally while privately planning to use the alliance and Clear Sky Sect members for his own divine ambitions 265 294 300.

Assault on Spirit City

After declaring himself a god and an Absolute Douluo, Tang San leads the allied assault on Spirit City. The campaign collapses when Qian Renxue reveals herself, turns the Heaven Dou army against Star Luo, and seals Tang Hao and Tang Xiao's Soul Power 310 323 324.

Notable Quotes

“Spirit Hall, Su Yi, Bibi Dong, I, Tang San, will make you repay your blood debts with blood.” 309

“I am no longer human!” 295

“I'll make Su Yi understand what true despair is.” 314